Shadow Art

Shadow art immediately captures my attention. It makes you think twice about what you are actually looking at. I found the first image interesting because both the hand holding the cigarette and the shadow of the gun can be interpreted as symbols of death. The cigarette suggests an unhealthy lifestyle while the gun suggests violence. In this example, what is actually there can be linked to its shadow.
However, the second image took me my surprise. What appears to be a pile of junk creates a very detailed shadow of two people, perhaps friends, sharing a smoke and a drink. It amazes me how the alignment of random objects can create such a prominent form.
Lastly, some shadow typography. As a graphic designer, I thought this was a really radical way of displaying type. I find it amazing how abstract wiring can create recognizable words. I believe shadow art takes shapes and lighting onto a whole new level for communicating design through a unique medium.
I came across these images on the website Tumblr at some point in time, so I no longer have the links. Although I did find this site that has the second image, so there are more examples of shadow art here: http://www.crookedbrains.net/2009/12/art.html - enjoy! :)